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Fire-Rescue Apparatus

Ladder 43

LA43 is a 2006 75ft Aerial. Pump capacity 1500 gpm. 500 gal tank. La43 can perform truck company operations and a wide variety of calls. LA43 can also provide Advanced Life support.

Ladder 44

Ladder 44 is a 2017 Pierce Impel PUC 107′ Aerial. Ladder 44 carries 300 gallons of water with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump. Ladder 44 has the longest reach out of all the aerials in the District. Ladder 44 is equipped with special “truck company” equipment which allows it and the crew to respond to medical calls, vehicle accidents, structure fires and special operation type emergencies.

Ladder 47

Ladder 47 is a 2018 Pierce Velocity. With 500 gallons of water, a 1,500 gallon per minute pump, Advanced Life Support equipment and special “truck company” tools, Ladder 47 is able to handle a variety of calls.

Engine 10

Engine 10 is a 2017 Pierce Impel that carries 750 gallons of water with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump. The apparatus also carries 50 gallons of foam.

Engine 12

EN12 is a refurbished 2002 Pierce Quantum, has 750 gal water tank and a 1250 GPM pump. Equipped with advanced life support equipment. Is unique in that it has 150′ of 1″ hose on a hose reel for quick attack on wildland fires.

Engine 40

Engine 40 is a 2017 Pierce Impel Engine. It’s equipped with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump, carries 750 gallons of water and 50 gallons of foam. Equipped with state-of-the-art vehicle extrication tools as well as Advanced Life Support Equipment, Engine 40 responds to medical calls, fires, vehicle accidents and calls for public assistance in the Pine Ridge Road area.

Engine 42

Engine 42 is a 2015 Pierce Impel PUC Pumper which carries 750 gallons of water. This vehicle is equipped with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump and has a 50 gallon fire foam tank. Engine 42 is designed carry Advanced Life Support equipment with access from outside of the truck, reducing injuries and tripping hazards from carrying the equipment up and down the steps. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art vehicle extrication tools for rescue calls on I-75 and roadways throughout the district.

Engine 44

Engine 44 is a 2014 Pierce Impel PUC Pumper with a 500 gallon water tank, a 1,500 gallon per minute pump plus 30 gallons of foam tank. Equipped with state-of-the-art vehicle extrication tools as well as Advanced Life Support Equipment, Engine 44 responds medical calls, fires, vehicle accidents and calls for public assistance in the Pelican Bay area.

Engine 45

Engine 45 is a 2014 Pierce Impel PUC with 500 gallons of water, 1,500 gallons per minute pump, and 30 gallons of foam. Engine 45 carries Advanced Life Support equipment, extrication tools, and top water rescue gear. Engine 45 responds to medical calls, vehicle accidents, and fires

Engine 46

Engine 46 is a 2016 Pierce Impel with a 750 Gallon Tank.

Engine 48
Engine 48 is a 2010 Pierce Quantum equipped with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump. The apparatus carries 500 gallons of water, 60 gallons of foam and Advanced Life Support equipment. EN48 is staffed with Special Operation personnel who support hazardous material and technical rescue response functions.
Water Tender 10

Water Tender 10 is a 2013 Freightliner/Pierce that carries 3,000 gallons of water with a 500 gallon per minute pump. Water Tender 10 responds to brush fires and structure fires. Water Tender 10 is a mobile water supply for units when responding to minimal hydrant areas

Water Tender 12

Water Tender 12 is a 2022 Pierce Freightliner, has 3000 gal water tank and a 1500 GPM pump. Equipped with 2 200′ 1″ hose reels, and a 300 gal portable water tank.

Water Tender 45

Water Tender 45 is a 2009 Kenworth/Pierce that carries 3,000 gallons of water with a 500 gallon per minute pump, Water Tender 45 responds to brush fires and structure fires. Water Tender 45 is a mobile water supply for units responding to minimal hydrant areas.

Water Tender 46

Water Tender 46 is a 2007 Freightliner E-One Tanker with a 3,000 gallon tank and a 1,000 GPM pump.

Attack 10

Attack 10 is a 2015 Ford F-550 extended cab, 4X4 truck and chassis. Equipped with a HPX75 pump, 300 gallons of water, and Advanced Life Support equipment, Attack 10 provides a quick response for medical calls, fires, vehicle accidents and calls for public assistance.

Attack 12

Attack 12 is a 2013 Ford F-550 extended cab truck and chassis. Equipped with a 250 gallon per minute pump, 300 gallons of water and Advanced Life Support equipment, Attack 12 provides a quick response for medical calls, fires, vehicle accidents and calls for public assistance.

Attack 45

Attack 45 is a 1999 Ford F-350 4×4 and is used to fight small brush fires and median grass fires. It is equipped with 200 gallons of water and a 125 GPM pump.

Brush 10

Brush 10 is a “deuce and a half” 6 X 6 retired military transport equipped with 750 gallons of water and a 400 gallon per minute pump. Brush 10 is a true beast in brush fire suppression. Foam capabilities and the large front platform allow for a firefighter to aggressively attack wild land fires in tough terrain. It carries shovels and fire rakes for any tough-to-reach spot fires that need to be addressed by hand.

Brush 12

Brush 12 is known as The Beast Of The East, a “Deuce and a half” 6 X 6 retired military transport unit and is fitted with a 750 gallon water tank and a HPX75 pump. Brush 12 has front platform with a water turret as well as shovels, rakes, and hose reel. Brush 12 is able to fight both large and small brush fires.

Brush 42

Brush 42 is a Converted Military International S1900 6 X 6 All-Wheel Drive. It carries 1,100 gallons of water and has a 400 gallon per minute pump.  Brush 42’s sister truck is Brush 10.

Brush 48

BR 48 is a 1995 Stewart & Stevenson 4900 4 x 4. It went into service in January 2020 and carries 500 gallons of water with a 200 gallon per minute pump. The apparatus is used for fighting brush fires and can travel through all types of rough terrain. BR 48 has a side mount turret that can fight both large and small brush fires.

Brush 46
BR46 is an International 7400 SFA 4×4. It carries 775 gallons of water and has a 400 gallon per minute pump.
Squad 10
Squad 10 is a 2012 Ford F-350 4×4 equipped with Advanced Life Support Equipment. SQ10 is used as a quick response vehicle to respond to medical calls.
Squad 44

Squad 44 is a 2016 Ford/Braun Ambulance. Sisters with Squad 45 and 46, Squad 44 is one of the fast response ALS vehicles. Equipped with Advanced Life Support equipment as well as firefighting equipment, Squad 44 responds to medical calls as well as structure fires..

Squad 45

Squad 45 is a 2016 Ford/Braun Ambulance. Sisters with Squad 44 and 46, Squad 45 is one of the fast response ALS vehicles. Equipped with Advanced Life Support equipment as well as firefighting equipment, Squad 45 responds to medical calls as well as structure fires.

Squad 46

Squad 46 is a 2016 Ford/Braun Ambulance. Sisters with Squad 45 and 44, Squad 46 is one of the fast response ALS vehicles. Equipped with Advanced Life Support equipment as well as firefighting equipment, Squad 46 responds to medical calls as well as structure fires.

Squad 480

Squad 480 is a 2023 Ford F-250 equipped with Advanced Life Support equipment. Squad 480 is used as a quick response vehicle to respond to medical calls.

BC 10

Battalion 10 is a 2017 Chevy Suburban outfitted with the latest in incident response and management equipment. Battalion Chief 10 is the battalion chief for the East Battalion that includes Stations 10, 12 and 42. Battalion 10 responds as the incident commander to significant calls such as structure fires, brush fires and vehicle accidents.

BC 40

Battalion 40 is a 2016 Chevy Suburban outfitted with the latest in incident response and management equipment. Battalion Chief 45 is the battalion chief for the South Battalion that includes Stations 40, 46, and 47. Battalion 40 responds as the incident commander to significant calls such as structure fires, brush fires and vehicle accidents.

BC 45

Battalion 45 is a 2016 Chevy Suburban outfitted with the latest in incident response and management equipment. Battalion Chief 45 is the battalion chief for the North Battalion that includes Stations 43, 44, 45, and 48. Battalion 45 responds as the incident commander to significant calls such as structure fires, brush fires and vehicle accidents.

BP 41

Beach Patrol 41 is a 2017 Yamaha Jet ski used for water rescue.

BP 44

Beach Patrol 44 is a 2014 Polaris Ranger Crew and serves as the District’s beach response vehicle. It also responds to hard-access calls including boardwalks and is used at community events including golf tournaments.

Motorized Paddle Board

Donated to the District by Wavejet of Florida, this motorized paddleboard is propelled by a jet propulsion system that is clean, quiet, battery-powered miniature jet drive that is eco-friendly. It moves at 7mph with 20 lbs. of thrust with a continuous run time of 50-55 minutes. This apparatus is an integral part of beach/swimmer rescues.

Special Ops

Technical Rescue SRU

Special Response Unit 452 is a 1995 International 3ESV that carries equipment to handle technical rescues including trench collapse, confined space entry, high angle rescue and structure collapse.

Technical Rescue SRU

Special Response Unit 453 is a 2007 Ford F-550 used to pull a variety of special response trailers that carries equipment to handle technical rescues including trench collapse, confined space entry, high angle rescue and structure collapse.

Dive SRU 420

SR420 is a 2022 custom-designed unit by LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles, specifically tailored for Dive Rescue operations. It houses specialized equipment including dry-suits and full-face regulators for contaminated water, underwater communication gear, search lines, multiple SCUBA tanks, and other diving equipment. This setup enables effective response to a wide range of dive rescue scenarios, spanning from shallow canals to deep offshore dives.

Boat 41

Boat 41 is a 36′ Silver Ships Ambar aluminum rigid hull boat equipped with fire suppression, advanced life support, dive and SAR operations. The Ambar series vessels were originally designed to meet the demands of the North Sea as rescue boats. Boat 41 is docked at the District-owned boat slip at Wiggins Pass. The District’s boat apparatus also includes a 17′ rescue boat, a 15′ rescue boat and a 19′ inflatable, swift-water boat.

Boat 43

Boat 43 is a 1999 Twin V. Boat 43 is classified as a small boat and is used for marine rescue in the back waters or inland lakes. Boat 43 is on a trailer and easily deployable all over the county.

Haz-Mat SRU

Special Response Unit 42 is a 1999 Freightliner FL 70 that is typically coupled with HM 41 heavy duty trailer.

Heavy Rescue 48
Heavy Rescue 48 is a 2022 Pierce Velocity supplemented by team members who specialize in Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Dive Rescue and Marine Rescue response. These specialized team members augmented the unique equipment cache carried on this apparatus. The Rescue Company is one of the most versatile and highest trained companies in the fire service. Its response capacities are vast, but not limited to, structural firefighting, vehicle extrication, low- and high-angle rope rescue, hazardous material metering and mitigation, elevator/machinery extrication, structural collapse/shoring, swift-water rescue, urban search/rescue, trench and confined-space rescue.
Air Rescue One

Owned by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the Bell UH-1H, more commonly known as a Vietnam-era Huey, was built in 1968. In 1971, it reported for its first tour of duty in Vietnam where it was shot and damaged just one month later. It returned to the U.S. for repairs and entered into service again for the FBI, the U.S. Border Patrol and finally with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office bought the surplus craft for $400,000 and spent an additional $350,000 to retrofit the craft and train deputies to fly it. The craft can safely carry eight to 10 people and up to 4,000 pounds.